Mexican Moonlight 1065-5 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C99387, LRV 35 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Field of Flowers from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C99387 · 1065-5
Mexican Moonlight
35%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Mexican Moonlight Technical Profile
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Mexican Moonlight in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mexican Moonlight in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMexican Moonlight
Nearly identical
ValsparField of Flowers
Field of Flowers
Valspar
Nearly identical
Topaz Tease
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Antique Rose
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Rose De Mai
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Peach Preserve
Behr
Nearly identical
Simmering Ridge
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Coral Island
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Red Rock Canyon
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Baked Cinnamon
Kilz
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mexican Moonlight
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mexican Moonlight
#C99387
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0A182
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Mexican Moonlight
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mexican Moonlight Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Mexican Moonlight.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mexican Moonlight — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mexican Moonlight have?
Mexican Moonlight by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mexican Moonlight in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mexican Moonlight from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mexican Moonlight are Field of Flowers by Valspar (a near-identical match), Topaz Tease by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Antique Rose by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mexican Moonlight's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Mexican Moonlight?
Mexican Moonlight has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mexican Moonlight's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.